Choosing the Best Software Technology for Your Business | Jamil Geor

Most likely, every company looks back with regret at the technology they did not invest in to get ahead of their competition. Companies have excellent software and technology on paper but fail to execute due to a lack of experience or talent. A company’s success needs to select the best software technology for them. The article below lists tips for choosing the right technology for your business.

1 . Conduct market research

First, you should look to see that the company you are considering using has tailor-made software for your business. You don’t want to use a piece of software that has been designed for another business. You can research many different programs by looking at their features, pricing, and customer reviews.

2. Ensure the tech has reliable security

You will want to ensure that a specific software technology you consider using has good security. You don’t want your small business to be hacked or someone stealing information from your company.

3. Find out more about their customer support

It may sound like something you should never consider, but customer support is vital for using software technology for your business. If the customer service is not good, it will cost you more money in the long run.

4. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis

Cost is the most important thing you need to consider when considering technology for your business. It is always important to check the cost of the technology before purchasing it. It would be best to ensure that the cost is worth it and will benefit your business. Make sure you have enough money in your budget to buy a program.

5. Understand the complex functions of your software

It would help if you learned how a particular software program you consider works. You also need to know if it will work well with other programs or systems in your business. Knowledge is power, and knowledge is an essential key ingredient in choosing the right software technology for your business.

6. Chose a technology that is easy to use and integrate

The best software technology for your business is the one that will make it easier to use and integrate with other programs in your industry. It is also crucial that the program you select is easy to use and allows for integration to be done quickly without any problems.

There are many things to consider when looking for the best software technology for your business. However, after reading this article, you should be able to make the right choice.

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Originally published at JamilGeor.net.

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Jamil Geor is the Co-Founder of Pattern, a Software development consulting company based in Auckland New Zealand. He is also the CTO for SIMTICS an eLearning business focused on training healthcare professionals.

With 20 years of experience in developing software solutions Jamil Geor has worked in a wide range of industries, from startup'sthrough to projects for some of the world's largest brands. He has specialist knowledge in building e-learning systems, which have trained users in over 90 countries around the world.

Pattern was co-founded in 2012 by Jamil Geor. Pattern, develop mobile and web based solutions for both enterprise and government. Pattern specialize in developing Microsoft .Net technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Xamarin. Pattern's customers include government, commercial, and non-profit organizations.

Pattern is a member of the all of government web services panel for New Zealand, and actively contribute to helping digitize the country through their work for local government organizations.